In this episode, Neil speaks to Professor Jack Dongarra, a renowned figure in the supercomputing and high-performance computing (HPC) world. He is a Professor at University of Tennessee as well as a Distinguished Researcher at Oak Ridge Nationa

EP7 - Pat Symonds - Formula 1 Legend

10 days ago 1h 21m

In this episode, Neil interviews Pat Symonds, one of the most well known and respected engineers in Formula One. They discuss Pat's career in engineering, his time in Formula One, and the evolution of the sport. Pat shares insights into his ear

EP6 - Prof Juan Alonso - the Future of Computational Science

17 days ago 1h 27m

In this episode I speak to Prof Juan J. Alonso on his vision of the future of computational science as well as his journey from academia to entrepreneurship - founding Luminary Cloud. He reflects on the revolutions in computational science and

EP5 - Dimitris Katsanis - Designing the World's Fastest Bikes

24 days ago 1h 52m

In this conversation, Neil interviews Dimitris Katsanis, one of the world leading experts in bike design. They discuss the UCI regulations that govern bike design for road and track racing. Dimitris explains the evolution of bike design and the

EP4 - Academia or Industry? PhD or no PhD? Career advice

1 month ago 42m 32s

SummaryIn this episode, Neil discusses four key career questions that you should think about. He explores the pros and cons of pursuing a PhD, the path to becoming a professor, and the opportunities in the tech sector. He highlights the importa

EP3 - Prof Tony Purnell - F1, British Cycling, PI Research and much more

May 14th, 2024 2h 15m

Professor Tony Purnell discusses his journey from a passion for motor racing and engineering in his youth to founding and leading Pi Research, a company specializing in race car electronics. He shares his experiences at university, including a

EP2 - Dr Florian Menter - Turbulence Modelling Pioneer

May 7th, 2024 1h 20m

Florian Menter discusses his journey in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the development of the K-Omega SST model. He shares his experiences working at NASA Ames and the collaborative environment in the CFD community. Florian